Project Grant 20237044439327
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Mirtech, Inc. (D9HTVP3A2LJ3)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Somerset, Franklin Township, NJ 08873, USA
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